Abstract
This report documents the initial findings from an ongoing study which seeks to provide an indepth understanding of land delivery processes in Mathare informal settlements. The imperatives for this study are informed by the view that systematically documenting rights and claims to land, and how these play out in specific contexts, can lead to a better understanding of land markets and the possible interventions that are required to ensure as wide access to land as possible. Capturing and documenting the various interests in land can also contribute to effective spatial planning. The study engages with existing land archives in Mathare to document the spectrum of claims and rights to land within the settlements while also examining the norms that guide land transactions. It aims at providing a solid foundation for understanding of how marginalised urban communities perceive their rights and claims to land. It is anticipated that the findings that are made from this study will contribute, even in modest ways, towards understanding how land markets in informal settlements function to deliver land for marginalised groups.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 41 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2022 |